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Community Development Director

Snowmass Village

 

The Town of Snowmass Village is looking to hire a Community Development Director to join our Community Development Department!  

 

First review of applications starts December 15th

This is an in-person position

$1,000 sign-on bonus available! 

 

We are looking for a Community Development Director that will responsible for directing the Community Development Department including long-range and current planning, building plan review and inspections, land development code, and coordinating with referral agencies on development applications. Responsible for coordinating all development reviews processes, jointly implementing the comprehensive plans and interpreting the provisions of the land use and development code.

 

Some of the day-to-day duties are listed below: 

  • Provides effective and dynamic leadership and management to create a positive, cohesive development review team and work environment. This includes creating and implementing systems for personnel development and recognition, creation and implementation of the department’s budget, and facilitating regular and effective communication within and outside of the department.
  • Provides overall direction for both current and long-range planning, compliance with the adopted building codes, and other Town policies and regulations related to the development review process.
  • Provides direction on enforcement of zoning, land use, and building regulations.
  • Serves as a visible spokesperson in the community on development and planning issues.
  • Provides staff support, oral and written communication, and coordination of administrative support for the Town’s Planning Commission.
  • Manages long-range and current planning projects through the planning staff. Special projects the director may directly be responsible for, but not limited to include: updating comprehensive plans, assisting the Housing Director with the housing policy, researching code changes at the direction of the Town Manager and Town Council, assisting with the development of an environmental policy as it relates to the development process, and other long-range planning projects.
  • Processes and facilitates complex land use applications through the development review process.
  • Develops and works with the Town’s GIS division to maintain the zoning map of the Town of Snowmass Village
  • Reviews and improves the development review process, including monthly billings and fee structure.
  • Manages revenue from permits and applications to help offset operating costs.
  • Functions as an integral member of the Town’s executive management team in formulating budgets, annual operating plans, and meeting the Towns strategic objectives.
  • Provides direction to Community Development staff.
  • Works with and provides support to the Town Council, Planning Commission, contractors, architects and all others impacted by the land use and building permit review process. This includes participating in public meetings in both the day and night.

  • Supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, disciplining, training, coaching, evaluating performance, and providing day-to-day oversight the Chief Building Official, Senior Planner, Planner, and Code Compliance Manager.

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This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions listed in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation


 
The ideal candidate has the following qualifications/skills: 

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
  • Degree in city planning or closely related field, and experience in all phases of city planning and technical experience in zoning administration.
  • Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of four years’ experience working as a Planner
  • Minimum of three years supervisory experience in a government agency with issues related to land development, construction, site and or building design evaluation.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Extensive prior management experience in all phases of long-range and current planning and the building code enforcement and inspection process.
  • Understanding the planning and construction process for complex multi-use projects.
  • Extensive experience in managing long-range planning and policy projects with significant public processes.
  • Ability to manage changing public demands while balancing against code and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to create and manage a cohesive multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to facilitate ongoing redevelopment in Town ensuring that all codes are complied with while considering the community’s interests.
  • Ability to manage complex development review applications.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license
 

Our amazing perks and benefits:   

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance 100% premium coverage for the employee, 83% premium coverage for dependents. Employee can choose from two plans options; a PPO and a HDHP with HSA where the Town contributes an amount that equals to the deductible
  • Generous leave plans, on the first year of employment up to 200 hours of leave in addition to 10 paid holidays  
  • Recreation benefit for eligible employees on the amount of $1700 – you can use this benefit to purchase your ski pass!  
  • 401a contributions, where the Town contributes 13% and the employee 5%  
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for bonding with a child upon birth or adoption 
  • Employee Assistance Program: 8 sessions per topic with a therapist or coach, for you or a family member  
  • Life, disability and accident insurance  
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and childcare expenses  
  • Membership discount at the Snowmass Recreation Center  
  • Free RFTA Bus passes to commute to and from work and free employee commuter shuttle   
  • Professional development opportunities  

About us   

The Town of Snowmass Village has grown over 50 years into a year-round family resort and vibrant community, with a mountain whose possibilities continue to be explored. With construction continuing the final phases of the Snowmass Base Village – the largest ski resort development underway in North America – we look forward to what the next 50 years will bring.  

We are proud of our life x work balance culture, and we see our Town and workplace as fun, community focused, family-friendly, thriving, charming, resilient, safe, emotionally connected, nimble, adaptable, balanced, and unique.  

 

 

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Position Range

$58.80 - $85.26 USD

Hiring Range

$58.80 - $72.03 USD

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